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Mainframes are not only here to stay—they're leading the way!   

This powerful tech is not only alive but thriving, powering 74% of the world's transactional workloads. From banking to shopping, the mainframe is the backbone of our digital world, offering unmatched security, resilience, and performance. 💪

But there's a catch: with a generation of mainframe experts heading into retirement, the industry needs fresh talent! 👨‍💻👩‍💻

Diana Blass is joined by subject matter experts from various companies including Broadcom, Interskill, The Linux Foundation, and The Futurum Group, for a conversation on how organizations are investing heavily in training and development programs to bridge the skills gap.

Watch this episode of Six Five Connected for more on:

• Why mainframe skills are in high demand

• Open-source initiatives and hybrid cloud integrations keeping the technology at the forefront of innovation

• The evolution of mainframe technology and its importance in today's digital world

• Strategies shared by The Futurum Group to foresee industry trends and prepare the mainframe ecosystem for future challenges